Phuket Thailand

r3aps · #1 13-02-2008, 17:46

hi guys,my flight in april arrives at the new bkk airport.i was planning on coming straight to phuket as i gotta stay in bkk on way back for a couple of days.anyway,i used to get into bkk about 4pm ish and buy an internal straight to phuket no prob.i need to no how long it takes to get to the old airport from the new as i understand all internal flights go from there now.just so i no my time constrictions for getting an internal flight.
cheers
steve

gary09 · #2 13-02-2008, 18:04

as far as i know some internal airlines still fly to the new airport, I,am flying from phuket - bangkok early march & ia'm sure it goes to the new airport (Suvarnabhumi ) -

ultras*depor87 · #3 13-02-2008, 18:27

I believe most of the low cost airlines fly out from Don Mueang.
I'm not sure about Air Asia though.
I just booked a flight to Phuket with Nok Air and all their flights are out of the old airport.

easyrider_au · #4 13-02-2008, 18:31

I can confirm from first hand experience, that AirAsia use Suvarnabhumi for ALL flights.

gary09 · #5 13-02-2008, 18:33

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Originally Posted by easyrider_au

I can confirm from first hand experience, that AirAsia use Suvarnabhumi for ALL flights.

Thanks Easyrider, i was just checking to double check as iam flying air asia

Nicke · #6 13-02-2008, 19:32

Thai Airways uses both airports, I flied to the new one in November and then I used Don Muang in December for the wedding party.

If you are going to BKK I think the old one is better, less traffic into bkk. When I used the new airport it was horrible traffic to get into town.

IRISH JONNY · #7 13-02-2008, 19:32

Steve.most Airlines Fly From Bkk NEW AIRPORT To Phkt..air Asia ,bangkok Air And Thai Do.ive Used Them All .hope This Helps............

Dodger · #8 13-02-2008, 21:48

You can get your flight from Suvarnabhumi airport, no need to go to Don Muang at all.

Journey between the two is at least 1 hour and very dependant on current traffic conditions.

Schmeen · #9 13-02-2008, 22:34

Thai have flights from the new and old airport.

They time the ones from Suwarnabhumi to coincide with major international arrivals. the rest go from Don Muang.

marc26 · #10 14-02-2008, 00:02

i have only been twice but guess i have been real lucky
both times real fast to Suk from airport

r3aps · #11 14-02-2008, 16:16

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Originally Posted by IRISH JONNY

Steve.most Airlines Fly From Bkk NEW AIRPORT To Phkt..air Asia ,bangkok Air And Thai Do.ive Used Them All .hope This Helps............

cheers mate,it will be with thai airways

pablo · #12 14-02-2008, 16:23

Just to be sure, check the airport designator on your tickets.

The new airport (Suvarnabhumi), is designated as "BKK".

The old airport (Don Mueng), is designated a "DMK".

As all international arrivals utilize BKK, you should show a flight from BKK/HKT...to avoid having to transfer airports.

(about 1/2 of Thai Airways flights operate from BKK, the other 1/2 from DMK)

gary09 · #13 14-02-2008, 16:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by pablo

Just to be sure, check the airport designator on your tickets.

The new airport (Suvarnabhumi), is designated as "BKK".

The old airport (Don Mueng), is designated a "DMK".

As all international arrivals utilize BKK, you should show a flight from BKK/HKT...to avoid having to transfer airports.

(about 1/2 of Thai Airways flights operate from BKK, the other 1/2 from DMK)

thanks pablo, makes it easier to work out which one u r flying from if u were unsure

Captain · #14 14-02-2008, 17:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by pablo

Just to be sure, check the airport designator on your tickets.

The new airport (Suvarnabhumi), is designated as "BKK".

The old airport (Don Mueng), is designated a "DMK".

As all international arrivals utilize BKK, you should show a flight from BKK/HKT...to avoid having to transfer airports.

(about 1/2 of Thai Airways flights operate from BKK, the other 1/2 from DMK)

Also flights from BKK are TGxxx (3 numbers), flights from DMK are TGxxxx (4 numbers)

ThaiLearner · #15 16-02-2008, 05:31

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Originally Posted by r3aps

cheers mate,it will be with thai airways

look on there website Thai Airways International Public Company Limited thewy have plenty from BkK

jingjai1 · #16 18-02-2008, 03:19

For Domestic flights...

BKK - Suwarnabhumi
Thai Airways
Bangkok Air
Air Asia

DMK - Don Meung
Thai Airways
Nok Air
One-Two-Go

Salvy747 · #17 19-02-2008, 19:33

I once had to do the dash from the old airport to the new one via taxi and was quite surprised that it only took around 45 minutes but I may have gotten lucky that day . It's always handy to not have to switch though .

ultras*depor87 · #18 19-02-2008, 19:52

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Originally Posted by Salvy747

I once had to do the dash from the old airport to the new one via taxi and was quite surprised that it only took around 45 minutes but I may have gotten lucky that day . It's always handy to not have to switch though .

On my way back to farangland I'll have to swith between the 2 airports but I have 4 hours between my flight from HKT lands and my other flight takes off at Suwarnabhumi so more than enough time.